Smelling great is one of the most refreshing and confident experiences a woman has, leaving her feeling attractive and sensual. Some top female brands you should probably try include Gucci Bloom, Sephora Favorites, Dior J’adore and Chanel Coco, among others. Perfume lovers prefer scents that last longer, but this is not always the case. Maybe the problem is not with the fragrances but with the way you apply them. Here are five tips on how to make the fragrances last longer after application:
1. Don’t rub your wrists together
One common mistake individuals make after applying perfumes at the pulse points is rubbing the wrists together. Rubbing the wrists together after application makes the chemical components and the keynotes fade off much faster. If you have different blends on the wrists, the best way to blend them is by tapping the wrists together rather than rubbing them against each other.
2. Apply petroleum jelly on your pulse points
Applying petroleum jelly on the pulse points before applying the fragrances is another way to make the scent last much longer. Compared to dry skin, oily skin keeps fragrances much better and longer. Petroleum jelly is much more effective than using a moisturizer since it can lock in fragrances and preserve them throughout the day. You should target the pulse points because they effectively help diffuse the fragrance. These points include the back of the knees, the base of the throat, behind the ears, the inside of the elbows and the inside of the wrists.
3. Exfoliate and moisturize your skin
Moisturizing the skin helps it absorb perfume much more effectively. Rubbing the moisturizer on the application areas or pulse points before spritzing the perfume will help retain the fragrance longer. Another option to consider instead of moisturizer is unscented deodorant. This is because using a deodorant with a different scent will clash with the fragrance. Exfoliating the skin helps remove any dead skin cells for better fragrance retention.
4. Know different types of perfume and they’re staying power
Knowing the type of perfume you are using and its lasting effect is important. The different perfumes include perfume (Eau de Parfum) which lasts between five to eight hours, Toilette (Eau de Toilette), which lasts around three hours and Eau Fraiche, which lasts less than an hour. The other options available include Parfum which lasts up to 24 hours, and Cologne (Eau de Cologne), which lasts about two hours.
5. Spritz your hair brush and clothing
Since some of the perfumes purchased have alcohol content, spraying them directly on the hair is not advisable to avoid damage. The best way to apply the perfume to the hair is by using a hair brush. You can spray a little fragrance on the hair brush and then run it through the hair to spread the scent for a lasting effect. Applying the perfume on clothes helps them last long since they cling more to the fibers than the skin. Cloth fabrics tend to have a faster absorption rate than the normal human skin.
The above tricks will make your fragrances last much longer if you have yet to apply them properly. Combining these techniques and the right fragrance that speaks of your personality and taste will help you feel good and confident throughout your day.
